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Reimagine your future with University of Johannesburg’s Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue 

This course focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the required knowledge, skills and attributes to participate in a multi-disciplinary approach to the rescue of victims and patients in a range of urban, wilderness and aquatic rescue settings. Apply using the course token EMR2023 via www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/undergraduate.
 
Admission requirements
Registered healthcare professionals with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or similar registering authority in the case of international applicants whom:

• Hold a recognised NQF level 5 or higher education qualification in Emergency Medical Care that facilitates articulation and access into the Advanced Certificate in Medical Rescue or
• Are registered as an Ambulance Emergency Assistants or Critical Care Assistants, who have obtained a Grade 12 with Diploma endorsement.

  
Applicants may enter the programme using UJ’s RPL criteria. Applicants who meet the criteria, must also pass:

• A structured interview
• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Class II Cabin Crew Medical Assessment (or equivalent)
• Physical fitness assessment including swimming proficiency
• Acrophobia and claustrophobia testing
• English proficiency assessment

 
Selection criteria

• Senior Certificate (prior to 2009) with University Exemption, or its equivalent (NQF Level 4), as determined with an M-Score of 10 with a minimum E symbol on Higher Grade or a D symbol on Standard Grade pass in English, Mathematics, Biology/Physiology or Physical Science.

OR

• National Senior Certificate with Diploma Endorsement must meet the Minimum APS: 21

• Language of Teaching and Learning (English): 4
• Mathematics: 4
• Physical Sciences: 4
• Life Sciences: 4

 
Programme information
Part-time: (Completed over two years)
NQF Level: 6
Credits: 147                  
 
Mode of delivery: Contact
Course code: C9EMRQ
Application deadline: 31 October 2022
 
Course enquiries:
Faculty officer: Gugulakhe Mahlangu
Tel: +27 11 559 9210
Email: [email protected]
 
Images: Simon McDonnell
 

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